RSPT - Respiratory Therapy Real time course offerings are available Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM (EST) to 3 AM (EST).The Schedule of Classes as published is available anytime.
RSPT-1140 - Cardiopulmonary Pathology
3.00 credit hours
Prerequisite: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program; and RSPT-1050 and RSPT-1060 and RSPT-1080 and RSPT-1090, with grade C or better Corequisite: RSPT-1111, RSPT-1120, RSPT-1200, RSPT-1210
(formerly RSP 114) This course is a detailed study of disease affecting the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. The student will study the assessment process and the role of the Respiratory Care Practitioner in developing and implementing therapist-driven protocols. The anatomic alterations, etiology, clinical manifestations, and patient care plan will be reviewed for each disease process. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus. Winter semester only.